Pet Requirements

Louise's Resident Pets

Louise's Apartment

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Small Balcony

100% fenced & locked

Smoke-free home

Pets allowed on furniture

Air-conditioned inside

Great for senior pets

About Louise

14 Years Experience Caring For Dogs

******** HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ********
- Available for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. 2016
- I'm only accepting one dog at a time
- I only board small & fully potty trained dogs without separation anxiety. Please discuss with me if your dog needs extra care.

I’m a responsible sitter that is available to do drop-ins or take your fur-baby for stroll along the waterfront during the day. I will send you a picture update for every single reservation, and will make sure your pup gets a good stroll, rain or shine!

******** A NOTE ABOUT ME ********

I left the corporate 9-5 world years ago. I wanted to branch out and do things that I loved which includes being a dog caretaker. I work from home during the day as an independent contractor and my schedule is highly flexible. This allows me to cuddle and play with your fur-baby during his/her awake hours as needed.

******** WHY PICK ME? ********

I’m a bit of a clean freak, so I’ll make sure I clean your dog's paws with baby wipes and make sure they are cleaned when they are returned. If I have to, I’ll put them in the tub and wash their feet, if that is okay with you.

When walking your dog, they will ALWAYS be on a leash. I will make sure the leash is secured before I take your fur-baby for a walk. I make sure they do not interact with other dogs that are unfriendly and unfit for interaction with your dog.

I’m always available by phone or text and will ALWAYS send you a picture update.

I will respect your space and make sure it is left exactly as it was before. I don’t wear shoes in the house and I am very cognizant of keeping things clean.

I will triple check that when coming and going that I have locked the door behind me.

Of course. . .I LOVE DOGS! Each dog has a personality and I look forward to meeting your fur-baby.

What would *not* make me a good match for you?
- - Your dog is aggressive towards other dogs or humans.
- - You frequently cancel appointments

******** OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES ********

Sorry, I don't take very large dogs, up to 50lbs.

******** DISCOUNTS ********
Please ask me for a custom quote if:
1) You're a regular and repeat doggie guest
2) You have multiple dogs from the same household

Availability

Credentials

This sitter has passed a background check, which searches a variety of criminal databases.

Course 101 Graduate

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Course 102 Graduate

By completing courses at DogVacay University, hosts learn about best practices to help them provide the highest quality care for your dog.

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Pay through DogVacay for:

Premium Pet Insurance, 24/7 Customer
Support and Daily Photo Updates!

Services & Rates

Boarding Overnight At Louise's Home

$47/night

Watches up to 1 dog /night

Dogs may be unsupervised for 2 - 4 hours/day

3-4 potty breaks/day

2 walks/day

Pets will sleep in a crate

Daycare At Louise's Home

$40/day

Watches up to 1 dog /day

Baths

$25/bath

14 Reviews

Kimberly E.

Jan 2016

Louise was great! Sent regular updates and pictures! highly recommened!

Julia S.

Dec 2015

We are so relieved we found our go-to dog sitter! We've had our pup stay with Louise twice now and couldn't be happier. Arrangements are easy and flexible, we love the regular updates we receive and our pup (who has separation anxiety) has done great - even sleeping in his crate which hasn't worked with any other sitter. She also takes the cutest photos which are now some of our favorites. We highly recommend booking with Louise.

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Kerri K.

Sep 2015

I highly recommend Louise! Her cleanliness and care standards are as high (very!) as my own. Her responsiveness, daily pictures and attentiveness puts my mind at ease while I'm away. It's reassuring to know that she takes such great care of my dog and I feel comfortable leaving him in her capable hands. It's good to know my dog has a true 'home' away from home with Louise! Thank you Louise!!!

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Natalie D.

Jul 2015

Louise was very friendly and helpful when we had to change plans at the last minute. She gave us a fair price and worked with us to accommodate to vacation needs. We will definitely be back! Thanks again! :-)

Crystal W.

Jul 2015

Louise took great care of our dog for a few days. She sent a lot of pictures keeping us updated and was sweet. Her home and yard were so clean; I was very comfortable leaving Lily with her. Thank you again Louise for loving Lily while we were gone!

Laurie M.

Apr 2015

My dog Ginger had a great boarding experience with Louise. Ginger received lots of playtime and cuddling. Ginger enjoyed the company of Louise's cavalier - they played and took naps together.

Louise communicated with me everyday by email, and sent me pictures. I had a great vacation knowing that my cherished pet was in good hands.

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Laurie M.

Apr 2015

I am very satisfied with the boarding experience provided by Louise. It was my puppy's first time being boarded, so I was delighted to find a place where the routine was similar to that of our home. At the "Meet and Greet" it was apparent that my puppy Ginger liked Louise and her 2 dogs. I was impressed that Louise's home and yard are as neat - and safe- as the pictures showed. Ginger was well-cared for, and I plan to use Louise again.

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Glenn H.

Mar 2015

Louise was fantastic! She sent pictures daily and took fabulous care of our two precious pups. It was a bonus that her husband also is a great fan of the dogs. We had a great experience, and would not hesitate booking with her again.

Kenna C.

Jan 2015

This was our first time with Louise. She is very responsive and really sweet. Bailey really enjoyed his stay with her. She sent me pictures every day and I could see how happy he was. You can tell she really cares about the dogs. Every picture came with a sweet note about what he had been doing that day. She was fantastic. We will definitely use her again.

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Lori O.

Nov 2014

When I dropped Snowy off, she was really excited, so I knew that was a good sign. Louise sent me a photo update so I knew Snowy was in good hands and happy there. I can tell by her pictures she sends, that she really loves her doggie guest. Louise is a great communicator. She's fast to get back to me and always responded to my phone calls and texts. She was very flexible with pick up and drop-off times.

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Trish S.

Aug 2014

We love Louise! Mozy is so happy when we tell her she is going to see her. Her home is clean, she takes her on short walks and sends pictures during every visit. Doesn't matter if Mozy with her for the day or overnight, we have no stress when we take her to go see Louise!

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Sharlene B.

May 2014

Suzi-Q had a wonderful stay with Louise G. I rate it a 5 star pawsome! Louise G. did an excellent job.

Suzi-Q was treated with love and kindness. She had a great time during her stay. She almost didn't want to come home!

Louise sent me pictures of Suzi-Q everyday during her stay and commentary too. It made me feel happy and comfortable seeing Suzi-Q doing so well.

Louise took exceptional care of Suzi-Q and her own dogs were friendly and nice. It was a totally good experience for my dog and me.

Now I can go on trips and know Suzi-Q will have a good home with Louise G. She's the best!

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Ruth Ann D.

Feb 2014

I rarely leave me dog more than a night or two, so it was a big deal to find someone for an entire week......and I didn't have to get home to know I had picked the best person. I was updated with pictures and notes of what she was doing and how she was doing. It allowed me to really enjoy my trip, to know that Gracie was not only being cared for perfectly, but having a fun time too.
I actually knew she was watching the grammys at the same time I was!
I am very connected to my dog and have never worried less and now that I am home with her can tell she had a wonderful vacy too!

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Kris S.

Jan 2014

Louise is awesome! Smokey spend the holidays playing with her family and her dogs. We loved getting daily updates with pictures. It was a highlight and very comforting; to my son and I, to see that Smokey was having fun and being well cared for!